Virtual Participant Processor for Teleconference Translation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing teleconferencing systems face limitations in language translation capabilities, leading to reduced participation and increased complexity and expense due to integrated translation software within centralized conferencing systems and end-user devices.
Innovation Solution
A teleconferencing system incorporating a teleconference management processor and a virtual participant processor that connects a virtual participant processor to the session upon request, intercepts speech data, recognizes languages, and translates data only for the requesting participant, utilizing a translation server to deliver translated data to end-user devices, thereby providing translation services outside the management system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If translation functionality is incorporated into the centralized conferencing system, then translation services are provided, but system complexity and expense increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the translation functionality from the centralized conferencing system by introducing a separate virtual participant processor that operates independently. This virtual participant connects to the conferencing system only when needed, allowing translation services to be obtained without permanently increasing system complexity or expense.
Solution Approach 2:
The virtual participant processor acts as an intermediary between the conferencing system and the translation function. Instead of embedding translation capabilities directly in the conferencing system, the virtual participant serves as a mediator that bridges the two systems, providing translation services on-demand without integrating complex translation functionality into the main system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If translation functionality is incorporated into end user devices, then translation services are provided, but device complexity and expense increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts translation functionality from end user devices by implementing a cloud-based virtual participant processor. Instead of requiring translation capabilities to be installed and maintained on each user's device, the translation function is extracted and hosted remotely, accessing translation services only when needed through the virtual participant connection.
3Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated translation software is used in centralized systems, then translation is provided, but the number of available languages is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The virtual participant processor provides universal access to multiple translation languages through a single interface. Rather than requiring separate dedicated software for each language pair, the system uses the virtual participant to access a comprehensive translation service that supports numerous languages, making the system multi-functional and adaptable to various language requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure describes a teleconferencing system that may use a virtual participant processor to translate language content of the teleconference into each participant's spoken language without additional user inputs. The virtual participant processor may connect to the teleconference as do the other participants. The virtual participant processor may intercept all text or audio data that was previously exchanged between the participants may now be intercepted by the virtual participant processor. Upon obtaining a partial or complete language recognition result or making a language preference determination, the virtual participant processor may call a translation engine appropriate for each of the participants. The virtual participant processor may send the resulting translation to a teleconference management processor. The teleconference management processor may deliver the respective translated text or audio data to the appropriate participant.